Popular Baby Names 1918
Classic names that peaked in 1918 — now making a comeback.
200 names1241 girl1028 boy
These 1918 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Josephine
GirlFrance
God Will Add
#64 ↑
Vivian
GirlFrance
From the Latin name Vivianus which was derived from Latin vivus "alive". Saint Vivian was a French bishop who provided protection during the Visigoth invasion of the 5th century.
#87 →
Miriam
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
bitterness
#248 ↑
Lucille
GirlFrance
light
#283 →
Frances
GirlLatin
Frenchman
#405 ↑
Dorothy
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Gift of God
#462 ↑
Hartie
GirlAmerican
Strong and brave
#501 →
Berneice
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
victory bringer
#502 →
Sakae
UnisexJapan
A beloved name with deep roots
#504 →
Junice
GirlAmerican
a variant of Eunice, meaning good victory.
#505 →
Misayo
GirlJapan
beautiful generation
#505 →
Valesta
GirlAmerican
{language: English, meaning: A unique name with no well-documented meaning but associated with strength and beauty}
#506 →
Earther
GirlEnglish
of the Earth
#507 →
Wynnell
GirlAmerican
Blissful or joyful, a combination of 'win' and the suffix '-ell'
#507 →
Elizabethe
GirlEngland
God is my oath
#509 →
Castoria
GirlGreece
One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'
#512 →
Thema
GirlGreece
theme or subject matter
#514 →
Evagene
GirlGreece
Well-born, noble.
#515 →
Rosella
GirlItaly
little rose
#515 →
Nervia
GirlItaly
The name presents a connection to strength or vigor.
#519 →
Olivet
GirlFrance
Derived from the olive tree
#519 →
Lucell
GirlAmerican
light
#521 →
Euzelia
GirlGreece
well-born, noble
#524 →
Rula
GirlArabic
Gazing at the stars
#527 →
Snoda
GirlAmerican
A variant derived from 'snowy' or 'of snow'.
#529 →
Liola
GirlItaly
goddess of light
#531 →
Vacie
GirlAmerican
Vacie does not have a widely recognized meaning in English. It may be considered a modern invention or variation of othe
#531 →
Cordula
GirlGermanic
Heart, daughter of the heart
#532 →
Argentine
GirlArgentina
silvery
#535 →
Isbell
GirlEngland
God is my oath
#536 →
Laverna
Girl[Roman Mythology]
Meaning unknown. Laverna was the Roman goddess of thieves and thievery.
#536 →
Kikue
GirlJapan
A chrysanthemum
#537 →
Marguret
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Pearl
#538 →
Haruko
GirlJapan
From Japanese 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.
#541 →
Hisaye
GirlJapan
It means 'spring valley' (春谷) or 'excellent valley' (優良谷) depending on the kanji used.
#541 →
Salvadora
GirlSpain
Savior
#541 →
Agnese
GirlItaly
Pure, holy
#542 →
Francelina
GirlFrance
Little Frenchwoman; French descent
#542 →
Theone
GirlGreece
Meaning 'goddess' or 'divine.' Often associated with the goddess Theia, the Greek goddess of sight.
#545 →
Aldona
GirlLithuania
Lithuanian
#546 →
Sachiye
GirlJapan
a child of happiness
#547 →
Loneta
GirlAmerican
a variant of 'lonely' or 'solitary'
#549 →
Clois
UnisexAmerican
a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'
#551 →
Wannie
UnisexAmerican
Possibly derived as a diminutive of names ending in -ann.
#551 →
Bergetta
GirlSwedish
Bright or shining
#553 →
Misao
GirlJapan
Meaning 'idea' or 'thought', commonly associated with wisdom.
#553 →
Elese
GirlAmerican
Variation of Elise or Alicia, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#554 →
Flarrie
GirlAmerican
famous, bright
#554 →
Willabell
GirlAmerican
A combination of 'Will' and 'Belle', meaning beautiful will or desire.
#554 →
Arnice
GirlAmerican
Noble
#555 →
Orleen
GirlAmerican
light; pale; from the 'golden' or 'fair' land
#558 →
Gerarda
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
Strong spear
#562 →
Tessie
Girl[English]
Diminutive of THERESA.
#566 →
Alvana
GirlAmerican
A feminine form of Alvans, related to 'intelligent', 'bright'.
#569 →
Cova
GirlSpain
cave; cove
#569 →
Gladus
GirlLatin-speaking countries
Derived from 'gladus', a term often translated as 'sword,' symbolizing strength and courage.
#569 →
Verble
UnisexEnglish
derived from the word 'verb', meaning 'to speak or to say'
#569 →
Doroty
GirlPoland
gift of God
#571 →
Margeurite
GirlFrench-speaking countries
pearl; daisy flower
#571 →
Genivieve
GirlFrench-speaking regions
derived from 'Geneviève', meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe'
#575 →
Birty
GirlUnited Kingdom
a diminutive form of the name Beatrice
#578 →
Malvine
GirlGermanic
deriving from 'Malvinus', meaning 'sailor'; similar connotation with elegance and grace
#578 →
Kazmiera
GirlPoland
A peaceful ruler
#580 →
Alvada
GirlAmerican
Noble friend
#583 →
Raffie
UnisexAmerican
A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
#586 →
Iolia
GirlGreece
Violet, a flower; also can refer to dawn or daybreak.
#588 →
Sybil
Girl[English]
Variant of SIBYL. This spelling variation has existed since the Middle Ages.
#588 →
Tazuko
GirlJapan
Commonly means 'to continue' or 'to endure'.
#589 →
Aleene
GirlAmerican
bright, shining light
#591 →
Arzelia
GirlAmerican
God is my strength
#594 →
Leuvenia
GirlBenelux countries
Derived from the city name Leuven, which means 'beloved'.
#594 →
Hermania
GirlLatin
Meaning 'the warrior' or 'soldier'.
#595 →
Ogreta
GirlCroatia
a variation of Margaret meaning 'pearl'
#595 →
Plumer
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.
#595 →
Pensacola
GirlUSA
A place name of Native American origin, possibly means 'long-haired people' or 'hair'.
#596 →
Zenola
GirlLatin America
serene or peaceful
#597 →
Arleaner
GirlAmerican
a derivation of Arlene, meaning 'oath' or 'pledge'
#598 →
Gayola
GirlLatin
happy, cheerful
#599 →
Georgietta
GirlItaly
farmer
#604 →
Minyon
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#604 →
Luciell
GirlAmerican
light
#605 →
Iney
GirlUSA
Light
#608 →
Giselda
GirlItaly
pledge, hostage; pledge
#609 →
Satsuko
GirlJapan
Child of the season
#609 →
Sirkka
GirlFinland
The strong-willed or victorious
#609 →
Winogene
GirlAmerican
charming or graceful.
#610 →
Lile
UnisexFrance
a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal
#611 →
Waneda
GirlAmerican
Graceful one
#611 →
Petronia
GirlItaly
Feminine form of PETRONIUS.
#613 →
Wilberta
GirlEnglish
resolute protector
#614 →
Atherine
GirlAmerican
pure
#615 →
Brucie
GirlAmerican
Brown-haired
#615 →
Olwyn
GirlWales
White hoof
#615 →
Luverne
UnisexAmerican
To love
#619 →
Leverne
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
From the alder tree or place of the alder.
#624 →
Almeater
GirlAmerican
Elder or wise
#625 →
Marguriette
GirlFrance
Pearl
#629 →
Hesta
GirlGreece
Star; Favorable
#630 →
Chlorine
GirlInternational
Greenish-yellow color
#634 →
lolabelle
GirlFrench
Beautiful Flower
#636 →
Luceille
GirlFrance
Light
#636 →
Hurtha
GirlMiddle East
the one who elevates or uplifts
#637 →
Lueella
GirlAmerican
light
#639 →
Vinna
GirlAmerican
Winning, joyful
#639 →
Iline
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from the name Aileen, means 'light' or 'bright'
#640 →
Kimiye
GirlJapan
A precious or beautiful tree
#643 →
Sayoko
GirlJapan
Born in a fortunate or auspicious time.
#643 →
Howardine
GirlAmerican
Derived from Howard, meaning 'high guardian' or 'watchman'.
#647 →
Madelen
GirlFrench-speaking countries
woman from Magdala
#647 →
Columba
Girl[Late Roman]
Late Latin name meaning "dove". The dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit in Christianity.
#649 →
Reca
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#651 →
Ample
GirlUSA
sufficient, abundant, or rich in quantity.
#656 →
Mildra
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
gentle strength
#656 →
Idalou
GirlAmerican
Daughter of the Idol.
#657 →
Elethia
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Truth
#658 →
Venera
Girl[Russian
Russian, Bulgarian and Albanian form of VENUS.
#660 →
Vaudie
GirlAmerican
Brave
#665 →
Shinobu
UnisexJapan
From Japanese 忍 (shinobu) meaning "endurance", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.
#667 →
Longina
GirlUkraine
Derived from 'Longinus', meaning 'long' or 'tall'.
#668 →
Murtha
UnisexIreland
sea warrior
#672 →
Nellora
GirlAmerican
derived from 'Nell', meaning 'bright, shining light'
#672 →
Fumiyo
GirlJapan
Child of abundant beauty; prosperous child
#674 →
Lotha
GirlIndia
Remorseful spirit
#674 →
Irene
GirlGreek-speaking countries
peace
#675 ↓
Lousie
GirlAmerican
Famous warrior
#675 →
Foye
UnisexAmerican
fire; passion
#677 →
Narciss
GirlLatin
Derived from 'Narcissus', referring to a flower and also meaning 'to be numb' or 'to be faint'.
#677 →
Merial
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
of the sea
#678 →
Jolan
UnisexHungarian
God is gracious
#679 →
Arrah
GirlIndia
completely without, free.
#680 →
Edmere
GirlEngland
means 'wealthy' + 'famous' or 'noble'.
#680 →
Nicolasa
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
victorious people
#682 →
Salomea
GirlPoland
Polish form of SALOME.
#684 →
Eunetta
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'Eunice', meaning 'good victory'.
#685 →
Elvine
GirlFrench-speaking countries
a variant of 'Alvin', meaning noble friend
#690 →
Cornia
GirlLatin
Horn
#691 →
Everal
UnisexUnknown
Possible derivation from 'ever' implying eternal or everlasting.
#691 →
Eleda
GirlAfrican
Possibly derived from names like Elea or Elida, with no specific definition.
#693 →
Stephie
GirlAmerican
A diminutive form of 'Stephanie', meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
#695 →
Inabelle
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Beautiful and graceful
#696 →
Madelon
GirlFrance
Young girl
#696 →
Ellese
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
God's promise
#702 →
Modell
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'model,' suggesting beauty, elegance or a representation.
#703 →
Virginnia
GirlAmerican
Virgin or pure
#707 →
Bronislava
GirlPoland
glory of the protector
#708 →
Guerina
GirlItaly
a form of the name 'Guerrina' which derives from 'guerriero' meaning warrior
#708 →
Methyl
GirlInternational
Referring to a chemistry term for a specific molecular structure.
#709 →
Eufrasia
GirlGreek
joy, happiness
#710 →
Luby
UnisexAmerican
A derivation possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'
#710 →
Etolia
GirlGreece
A beloved name with deep roots
#712 →
Loraine
Girl[English]
Variant of LORRAINE.
#713 →
Arlice
UnisexAmerican
Noble, graceful
#716 →
Iolanda
GirlItalian
Violet flower
#716 →
Saleta
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
Derived from the name 'Salome', meaning peace.
#716 →
Tessibel
GirlUSA
A variation of Tessa or Isabel
#716 →
Magel
GirlIsrael
a gift from God
#719 →
Floree
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Flower.
#721 →
Dorothie
GirlGreece
Gift of God; Derived from the name Dorothy.
#723 →
Elizebth
GirlHebrew
God is my oath; Pledged to God
#723 →
Pasqualena
GirlItaly
born during Easter
#723 →
Toini
GirlFinland
a form of the name Antonia, meaning 'priceless'
#725 →
Truma
GirlHebrew-speaking regions
gift or seasonal harvest.
#726 →
Edytha
GirlEnglish-speaking Countries
rich in war; prosperous in battle
#728 →
Nellean
GirlFrance
Bright, shining light
#730 →
Ethyleen
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
True to the ethylene
#731 →
Clodean
GirlAmerican
Variant of 'Klo,' which means 'glory'
#733 →
Jozefa
GirlPoland
God will increase.
#733 →
Leoner
GirlSpain
Lioness; brave as a lion.
#736 →
Bernida
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
A variation of the name 'Bernice', which means 'bringer of victory'.
#738 →
Saveria
GirlItaly
derived from the Latin 'savio' meaning 'wise' or 'reputable'.
#738 →
Umeko
GirlJapan
From Japanese 梅 (ume) meaning "plum" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
#738 →
Thada
GirlIreland
Brave
#742 →
Pauleta
GirlSpanish
small
#744 →
Reesie
GirlAmerican
enthusiasm
#746 →
Dalores
GirlSpain
sorrows
#751 →
Margerie
GirlFrance
Pearl
#754 →
Ovalee
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#754 →
Luola
GirlChina
meaning 'beautiful jade'
#755 →
Eldona
GirlHispanic countries
noble
#760 →
Ellease
GirlAmerican
God is my oath
#762 →
Arsula
GirlLatin
little bear
#763 →
Olee
UnisexAmerican
A variant of Olive; symbol of peace.
#763 →
Creolia
GirlAmerican
belonging to the Creole culture
#765 →
Vetha
GirlIndia
knowledge
#765 →
Odene
GirlAmerican
difficult to define; a variant of 'Odin'
#766 →
Ellawese
GirlAmerican
The bright one
#769 →
Estanislada
GirlPoland
the one who achieves glory
#771 →
Armita
GirlPersia
A noble and virtuous woman
#772 →
Armintha
GirlGreek
Unique, full of grace
#775 →
Eua
GirlPoland
Well-being
#777 →
Tamaye
GirlJapan
People's precious
#778 →
Ollene
GirlAmerican
English
#779 →
Borgny
GirlNorway
Help or protection
#780 →
Moline
GirlFrench-speaking countries
Mill or gristmill
#781 →
Sylvina
GirlLatin
from the woods
#781 →
Ivetta
GirlSlavic countries
a form of the name Yvette, meaning yew tree
#784 →
Eurith
GirlUnited Kingdom
a name often associated with 'golden' or 'bright'
#785 →
Michiye
GirlJapan
beautiful wisdom
#785 →
Euella
GirlAmerican
wealthy
#787 →
Elizebath
GirlAmerican
Hebrew; English
#789 →